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First African Baptist Church, Savannah, GA

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First African Baptist Church

A Savannah congregation constituted in 1777 that offers guided history tours on weekdays and Saturdays.

23 Montgomery Street, Savannah, GA 31401 · Savannah, GA

About First African Baptist Church

First African Baptist Church in Savannah, Georgia, was constituted in December 1777 and is described on its website as the oldest continuous Black church in North America. The congregation runs history tours, with its 2026 schedule listing tours at 1 pm Monday through Saturday. Regular services include Sunday School, morning worship, and a live broadcast, and the church also holds Thursday Bible studies. Visitors should check the website for current tour and service details.

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